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  • When the call comes, will you be ready to answer it?

    We live in a very dynamic world; our nation has been fighting back the forces of terrorism for over a decade now but there are still nations unable to resist the forces of terrorists and militants. Take for example, the recent events in Africa where Islamic militants have nearly overrun the entire

  • Making the most of military leave

    Have you considered the Air Force wants you to work 11 months of the year and the 12th month is yours to rest and recuperate? Most of the demands imposed at the office make it seem like you could work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and there would still be more to accomplish.

  • Look forward to 2013

    Team McChord, 2012 was a busy year and I thank you for your hard work and persistence that made it a success. I hope all of you were able to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family. For those of you who were gone during the holidays, your sacrifices did not go unnoticed. To begin the year,

  • Reflect on your actions

    As we approach the New Year, many of us will set goals and/or challenges to complete in the upcoming year. For many, weight loss will be their challenge, for some it may be giving up a bad habit, and for others it might be to spend more time with family and friends. This year I have a challenge for

  • AMC commander: Home for the holidays

    After years away, Ricki and I are overjoyed to return to Air Mobility Command. It feels like we have come back home, just in time for the holidays. To you, the more than 130,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian men and women who make up our Mobility Air Forces, we could not be more proud of

  • The most wonderful time of the year

    What a wonderful time of year it is. We've all worked very hard this year and we all deserve a joyous holiday break; a time to reflect and be thankful for all of our successes and accomplishments. Live it up Team McChord, you've earned it!This holiday season will surely be filled with all kinds of

  • What inspires you?

    Inspiration? With all that is going on in the world, what do we have to be inspired about? What inspires you? Lately, the United States has struggled to answer that question. As military members, you and I confront our nation's challenges head on. Aside from our current global conflicts - the

  • The rainbow at the end of the drive

    I had a lot to do and no time to do it! It was just one of those days. I had a million things going on, but nothing seemed to be getting done. On top of the pile of projects I already had going, I was tasked with a big responsibility that I wasn't sure I had time for. I was behind on my college

  • American Indian heritage and the U.S. military

    For more than 200 years, American Indians have participated courageously in the U.S. military. As early as the 18th century, American Indians have been recognized by our great American military leaders. General George Washington in 1778 stated he thought the American Indians would be great scouts

  • A time for reflection

    My fondest holiday memories growing up are of the long road trips to visit my grandparents and to spend a long holiday weekend with a dozen cousins, sitting at the kids' table wondering when I would get to move up to the "big" table. Today, I am proud to say that I sit at the "big" table, but I